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Legal Services

LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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24 Jul 2026 at 15:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services" has been completed by the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, based in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The contract, with an estimated value of GBP 390,000, addresses the CPV classification for business services, specifically law, and was awarded under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 1st June 2026, with a contract period running from 1st June 2026 to 30th May 2029. The services are to be delivered in England, with the tender having closed on 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal service providers looking to expand their client base within the public sector. The award of the contract to Browne Jacobson LLP underscores the demand for established law firms capable of delivering comprehensive legal solutions over an extended period. Although the procurement was selective and not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it exemplifies the potential for businesses capable of operating within a structured framework agreement to engage with NHS trusts and similar large organisations. Business growth can be fostered by building long-term partnerships through such tender engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14daae43-32a4-45aa-ba33-b948eed81b5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94dfb9cd-d669-41e5-9cd7-c11c1c94875a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN5 7JH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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